LiontipsO'Connell - Shapovalov. Forecast and bets for the ATP Belgrade match
Command Analysis
Current form
O'Connell beat Daniel Altmaier (6-3, 6-1) in the second round of the competition in Belgrade. Christopher hit two aces, converted four break points and did not lose a single game on his serve in the match against the German. The Australian has won three of his seven matches indoors this season.
Professional qualities
O'Connell has a powerful one-handed backhand that creates a lot of difficulties for his opponents. The Australian demonstrates a unique style in which serving and approaching the net play an important role. In addition, Christopher defends well, returning even difficult shots from his opponents to the court.
Current indicators in the tour
O'Connell is currently ranked 71st in the world. The season has been going well for the Australian tennis player. He has won one trophy this year - in September he won the open hard court in Hangzhou. It was his 15th career title.
Interesting facts for betting
O'Connell has won just three of his last nine fights.
Current form
Shapovalov defeated Nuno Borges (6-2, 6-4) in the second round of the tournament in Belgrade. Denis served nine aces, converted three break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. For the Canadian, this was his tenth victory on indoor hard courts this season, with five losses.
Professional qualities
Shapovalov is known for his ability to make quick decisions on the court and good mobility. These qualities, together with his vision of the game, cause a lot of trouble for his opponents. The Canadian has a heavy forehand and an awkward one-handed backhand in his arsenal, and his left-handedness adds to his advantage. However, Denis often lacks mental stability.
Current indicators in the tour
Shapovalov has not won a single trophy this season. In fact, the last time Denis won was in 2019. This season, the Canadian has not reached any tournament beyond the quarterfinals. He is currently ranked 78th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Shapovalov previous two quarterfinals this season ended in defeat.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of O'Connell last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.32Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Shapovalov 5 previous matches
1.91Tip and bets
O'Connell will definitely fight for the victory with Shapovalov. Christopher passed his opponents quite easily on the way to the quarterfinals, losing only six games in two matches. We believe that he will at least be able to cling to a positive handicap in the upcoming meeting.
Our prediction is O'Connell victory with a handicap of (+3) games at odds of 1.91
Bet on total
We expect a fight in this pair. Both tennis players are currently in good playing condition, and therefore, most likely, their face-to-face duel will be "top-heavy".
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.94
Bet on the first set
In three of Shapovalov last five matches, the first set saw more than 9.5 games played. Most likely, the upcoming match between Denis and O'Connell will also start with a "top" first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.62
